storage devices

storage devices

1. Does not recognise storage device .

   • causes :Loose power or data cable ,jumpers are set incorrectly or storage d.evice setting in BIOS are incorrect
     • Solutions : secure power and data cable, reset storage device settings in BIOS or replace storage device.

2. floopy disk drive will not read media or lights stays on .

   • causes; Data or power cable is loose ,pin 1 on data cable is not connected to pin 1 on the drive , disk is inserted upside down or FFD settings in BIOS are wrong .
     • Solution: secure the cables,correctly connect data cable , reset settings in BIOS or reinsert the disc the right way.

3. Doesnt recognise optical drive .

   • Causes: optical drive is jammed, optical drive is locked by software or the optical drive is broken.
     • Solutions: insert a pin in the hole near eject button to open the tray, reboot computer or replace optical drive .

4. Doesn't recognise the SCSI drive.

   • casues: has wrong SCSI ID,SCSI termination is not set correctly or external SCSI drive was not powered on prior booting of the computer .
     • solutions: reconfigure the ID,ensure that the SCSI chain is terminated at the correct end point , or turn drive on before booting computer.

5. Computer does not recognise removeable external drives .

   • Causes: the drive is faulty, the removeable external drive is not seated properly or external ports are disabled in BIos settings .
     • Solutions: Replace removeable external drive, Remove and re-insert drive or Enable ports in BIOS settings .

6. A media reader can not read a memory card that works properly in a camera .

   • Causes: does not support the memory card type , media reader is not connected properly, media reader is not configured corrected in BIOS settings or the meadia reader is faulty.
     • Solutions: Use a different memory card type , make sure the media reader is connected properly, reconfigure media reader in BIOS settings or Install a known good media reader .